On Friday, Jan. 30, South Windsor Police were called to a Brook Street home at around 11 p.m. for a domestic dispute. According to police, officers learned that during an argument between a man and a woman, the man threw a cellphone, which struck an infant that was also in the room.

Police say the man continued to argue with the woman and was uncooperative with officers. He was also in violation of a Protective Order which had been issued against him following a previous dispute.

After a brief investigation, officers arrested Jeffrey Dallaire, 33, of 56 Brook Street in South Windsor and charged him with violation of a protective order and disorderly conduct. He was held on $30,000 surety bond before being presented to Manchester Superior Court on Monday, Feb. 2.

DUI charge for wrong-way driver

On Friday, Jan. 30, a witness noticed a vehicle hit a guardrail and continue driving with a flat tire, reporting to police that it turned onto Oakland Road and was running in the wrong lane. South Windsor Police officers responded to the call at about 2:45 p.m. and caught up with the vehicle that police said was being operated erratically on Sullivan Avenue.

Following a series of field sobriety tests, officers arrested the operator, Lisa Wodal, 48, of 18 Golway St., in Manchester. She was charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs/alcohol, evading responsibility, operating an unregistered motor vehicle, no insurance, operating a motor vehicle without a license and failure to drive in proper lane. Wodal was released on a $500 non-surety bond and was scheduled to appear at Manchester Superior Court on Feb. 9.

"Bundles of Love" baby items collection

The South Windsor Police Department is collaborating with the South Windsor Youth & Family Services to collect baby items throughout the month of February. They are seeking help from residents to collect essential items for families in need. Needs include diapers, wipes, ointments, lotions, bath soap, bottles, crib sheets, pacifiers, infant toys and related supplies.

Collection bins are located at police headquarters,151 Sand Hill Road, the Community Center on Nevers Road and at Town Hall. The items will be donated to South Windsor residents as well as to area shelters.

The South Windsor Police Department asks that residents help the fire department out by keeping fire hydrants clear. In an emergency, every second counts. By keeping a 3-foot buffer area clear around the hydrants in your neighborhood, you are helping firefighters get to a water supply quickly.